Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Appoints John Matkovich as
Director of Sales and
Marketing for the Radisson
Plaza - Warwick Hotel Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Minneapolis
| January 31, 2013
- Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group,
one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, proudly
announces the
appointment of John Matkovich as director of sales and marketing for
the Radisson
Plaza - Warwick Hotel Philadelphia. In his new role, Matkovich will
oversee
all sales, marketing and public relations functions for the 301-room
historic
hotel in the prestigious Rittenhouse Square district of Philadelphia.

“John’s proven expertise in developing and executing sales and
marketing
strategies for hotels in the region will bring great value to the
property,”
said Joanne Cunningham, general manager of the Radisson Plaza – Warwick
Hotel
Philadelphia. “We are excited for the contribution he will make in the
continued legacy of The Warwick.”

Matkovich brings more than 25 years’ experience in the hospitality
industry,
having worked in sales and marketing roles for Hilton Hotels &
Resorts,
Loews Hotels & Resorts and Sheraton Hotels & Resorts in the in
the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. He most recently served as director
of
sales and marketing for the Sheraton Edison Hotel where he was
responsible for
restructuring room and catering sales for the 276-room property.
Matkovich is a
graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University and holds a bachelor’s
degree in
Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Originally opened in 1926, the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel
Philadelphia
offers discerning travelers genuine hospitality in a distinctively
historic yet
contemporary hotel. Situated in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, the
landmark
hotel features spacious and comfortable guest rooms, as well as elite
amenities
such as complimentary wireless Internet, valet parking, Business Class
accommodations, a 2,000 square-foot Fitness Center and three dining
venues. The
hotel has been recognized by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program with a 4
Green
Key rating for its commitment to protecting the environment. The hotel
is also
the recent recipient of the prestigious Trip Advisor Certificate of
Excellence
for its consistent outstanding traveler reviews.

About Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group – born in early 2012 – is
one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio
of the
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global
footprint
spanning 81 countries and territories, a powerful set of global brands
(Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn by Radisson,
Country Inns &
Suites By CarlsonSM and Hotel Missoni). In
most of the group’s hotels, guests
can benefit from the loyalty program Club CarlsonSM,
one of the most rewarding
loyalty programs in the world. The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and its
brands
employ more than 80,000 people.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minn., and Brussels, Belgium.www.carlsonrezidor.com